Birmingham, Ala. (Sept. 27, 2024) — Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1, Children’s of Alabama will implement its seasonal visitation policy for its in-patient units. This change will protect patients, staff, visitors, and the community from the potential spread of illness during respiratory season.
Beginning Tuesday, visitors must be at least 13 years of age and symptom-free.
Visitors should not come to the hospital if they are experiencing any of the following:
- Fever in the last 24 hours
- Runny nose
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Exposure to anyone with flu-like symptoms
Masks are recommended but not required. However, masks may be necessary in some patient care areas.
With a few exceptions, Children’s allows visitation daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. All visitors must register and wear hospital-issued identification before visiting any area. Clergy/spiritual care providers may visit at the discretion of patients/families.
For more information about the visitation policy, click here.
